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Maritime Security: Complacency Could Result in Life Loss

Apr 29, 2015

The trend in maritime security is one of growing complacency, the Chief Operating Officer of one of the UK’s maritime security firms has warned. Speaking at the Global Shipping Trends and Trade Patterns conference in London has (April 29th)…

Maersk Tigris Manager Liaising with Authorities

Apr 29, 2015

Rickmers Shipmanagement, managers of containership Maersk Tigris, which was yesterday approached, fired upon and boarded by the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf, issued a statement addressing the incident.Rickmers Shipmanagement said it…

Tin Hau Festival on 11 May 2015

Apr 29, 2015

Coxswains, owners and operators of local vessels are advised that arrangements for embarkation and disembarkation will only be made at the western side of the main pier of Tai Miu Wan, whereas the eastern side of the main pier will be used by licensed ferries…

EU Adopts New Ship CO2 Reporting Rules

Apr 29, 2015

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have supported draft EU rules requiring ship-owners using EU ports to monitor and report CO2 emissions each year. The text establishes an EU-wide system for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping…

Reps. Courtney, Wittman Honored for Maritime Leadership

Apr 28, 2015

United States Congressmen Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Rob Wittman (R-Va.) this week received the Maritime Leadership Award from the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), a national trade association representing the nation’s shipbuilding and repair industry…

Simons Named IEA Deputy Executive Director

Apr 28, 2015

Senior U.S. diplomat brings background in energy, economics to IEA Paul Simons, a senior United States diplomat with a strong background in energy and economic policy, has been selected to be the new Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency…

"River Cities" Host First Navy Week of 2015

Apr 28, 2015

Bossier City-Shreveport Navy Week begins April 27 and will continue through May 3.Navy Weeks focus a variety of assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a week-long series of engagements designed to bring America's Navy closer to the people it protects…

Hung Hom Dredging Kicks Off

Apr 28, 2015

Marine works involving dredging operations will be carried out near the Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom for the next ten months, according to mardep.gov.hk. The works will be performed by one grab dredger and one hopper barge. One tug and one workboat will provide assistance…

EPA Promotes Green Initiatives at Port of Houston

Apr 27, 2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy visited the Port of Houston April 24 to highlight grants aimed at improving air quality. The port will receive about $900,000 in funding as part of EPA’s Diesel Emission…

DMA Announce New Requirements for Refresher Courses

Apr 27, 2015

On 1 January 2017, new regulations enter into force on refresher courses in the areas of maritime safety and fire-fighting. Therefore, the Danish Maritime Authority has issued a new order.The Danish Maritime Authority has issued an order…

Royal IHC Congratulates the King in a Special Way

Apr 27, 2015

Royal IHC is very honored to be part of the program on the King’s Birthday. Among other activities, the King and his family will be viewing a ‘Grande Maritime Parade’ in Dordrecht. The last ship in this spectacular show is the offshore vessel…

BHP Billiton Commemorates the Anzac Legacy

Apr 24, 2015

On the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs’ landing at Gallipoli, BHP Billiton has honoured the contribution of serving Australians and New Zealanders past and present through its support of a number of commemorative initiatives across Australia…

Cyprus Cabinet Okays Ports Privatisation Framework

Apr 24, 2015

Cyprus is pushing ahead with the privatisation of its ports as part of the nation’s rehabilitation plans which will see a number of state-run entities turned over to the private sector. The Council of Ministers approved amendments to the…

FMC Honors Crowley for Green Initiatives

Apr 23, 2015

Crowley Maritime Corp. has been honored with the 2015 Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman’s Earth Day Award in recognition of the organization’s companywide environmental stewardship initiatives. The announcement was made during a…

Indian Cabinet Okays Shipping Pact with Jordan

Apr 23, 2015

The Union Cabinet of India has given its approval for signing of a shipping agreement between India and Jordan. The Union Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  An official press release said the government had decided to…

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